There was a time when college basketball royalty descended upon Lake Ronkonkoma, hoping to land Jeff Ruland. Among the college coaches vying for the Sachem star’s talent was Indiana coach Bobby Knight. News of his […]
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ACTOR, SACHEM ALUM JOE MARUZZO GIVES WORKSHOP with DRAMA STUDENTS
Joe Maruzzo remembers the exact moment in the 1970s when he was inspired to be an actor. He was lying on the stage at Sachem North when he looked up, and the word “home” vividly […]
Sachem Alum Keith Kinkaid Resigns with New Jersey Devils
Keith Kinkaid is headed back to New Jersey. The Sachem alum and professional hockey goaltender signed a one-year, two-way contract with his former club, allowing him to play in the NHL and AHL. He signed […]
Sachem Conversation with Joe Amplo
The latest “Sachem Conversation” is with Sachem alum and Navy lacrosse coach Joe Amplo. Amplo helped Sachem lacrosse win a Suffolk County lacrosse championship in 1995 and played at Hofstra University before embarking on a […]
Sachem Conversation with Karen Ferguson Dayes
The latest “Sachem Conversation” is with Sachem alum and former USWNT player and current Louisville soccer coach Karen Ferguson Dayes. Ferguson Days was an inaugural inductee of the Sachem Athletic Hall of Fame and is […]
Sachem Alums Vaccaro, Shapiro Named to Long Island Power List
Two Sachem alumni were named to this year’s Long Island Power List and were honored at a reception at the Heritage Club in Farmingdale. Chris R. Vaccaro and Todd Shapiro, who both work in communications, […]
Sachem Conversation with Neal Heaton
The latest “Sachem Conversation” is with Sachem alum and former big league pitcher, Neal Heaton. An inductee of the Sachem Athletic Hall of Fame, Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame, University of Miami Hall of Fame […]
Sachem Conversation with Pete McNeill
Sachem alum, teacher and coach Pete McNeill is one of the best distance runners to come from the community. He has spent decades helping cultivate a winning culture in the Sachem girls cross-country and track […]